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Wells, Chesterman land victories in Brainerd

BRAINERD, Minn.- David Wells of Lemars, Iowa, tookhis first win of the season in Federal-Mogul Dragster, and Cy Chesterman of Sioux City, Iowa, took the top spot in Federal-Mogul Funny Car.

Wells posted a final pass of 5.642 seconds at 251.14 mph as Mark Kinser of Grimes, Iowa, red lit, handing Wells the victory at the starting line.

"So far this season we've been struggling, we played with the clutch set up all weekend and still didn't get it right," said Wells. "We shook the tires so bad I didn't see the win light until half way down the track."

Chesterman was caught sleeping at the tree but, after a better reaction time, Glenwood, Iowa's Kirk Williams lost traction off the pad and swerved towards the wall, forcing him to lift. Chesterman also shook the tires off the line and never appeared to have the car at full power the entire run.

"It was trouble from the word go," said Chesterman. "We shook the tires off the line and when I pedaled it, the blower belt shredded itself. We're just lucky to be the first to cross the line today"

The third of six West Central Division Federal-Mogul events will take place at Bandimere, Speedway June 23-25, 2000.

The following are the final results from the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event at The Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway:

FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAGSTER
Round 1
1. Billy Bybee, McLean, Texas, 5.598 seconds, 251.13 mph def.
8. Calvin Friesen, Manitoba. Canada, Broke, No Show

2. Bruce Bowler, Denver, Colo., 5.565, 251.42 def.
7. Randy Meyer, Spring Hills, Kan., 5.826, 239.18

3.  Mark Kinser, Grimes, Iowa, 5.653, 254.66 def. 
6.  Ed Schmeekle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.989, 235.76

4.  David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.546, 255.76 def.
5. Ziggy Zivkovich, Litchfield, Minn., 5.789, 243.18

Semifinal
4. Wells, 5.646, 252.86 def. Bybee, 5.665, 251.50
3.  Kinser, 12.662, 76.94 def. Bowler, No Show, Broke 

Final Round
4. Wells, 5.642, 251.14 def. 3. Kinser, 7.485, 115.11 (Red Light)

FEDERAL-MOGUL FUNNY CAR 
Round 1
1. Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '99 Pontiac, 5.799 seconds, 253.20 mph def. 
8. Kurt Prososki, Bellvue, Neb., '96 Daytona, 6.172, 230.58
 
2. Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '97 Pontiac, 5.915, 246.20 def.
7. Larry Bakke, Madison, Wis., '97 Camaro, 6.242, 219.22

3. Vern Moats, De Moines, Iowa, '00 Pontiac, 5.814, 243.16 def.
6. Scott Mcvey, Winnipeg, Man., '96 Cutlass, 6.229, 222.74

4. Randy Flemming, Independence, Mo., '99 Trans Am, 6.159, 240.53 def.
5. Gage Chaffee, Big Lake, Minn., '96 Oldsmobile, 12.495, 60.58

Semifinals
1. Chesterman, 5.889, 254.30 def. 4. Fleming, 8.000, 112.20 
2. Williams, 5.992, 244.56 def. 3. Moats, 9.558, 86.90 (Broke)

Final Round
1. Chesterman, 6.364, 189.89 def. 2. Williams, 11.793, 73.54

COMP ELIMINATOR
Bub Miller, Edwardsville, Kan., D/EA, '97 Oldsmobile, 8.710 def.
Tom Snyder, Longmont, Colo., A/A, '23 Chevrolet, 6.908 (Red Light)

SUPER STOCK
Ernie Penner, Pembiam N.D., GT/JA, '66 Chevrolet, 10.873, 122.28 def.
Rick Ryan, Aberdeen, S.D., SS/NA, '88 Cutlass, 11.728, 101.40  

STOCK ELIMINATOR
Bob Swan, Belle Fourche, N.D., DT/SA '00 Dodge, 12.148, 105.93 def.
Don Wachholz, Mayer, Minn., K/SA, '80 Miradaa, 12.631, 103.65

SUPER COMP
Tony Fuller, Rogers, Ark., '98 Dragster, 8.978, 162.45 def.
Gary Stinnett, Emporia, Kan., '97 Dragster, No Time Recorded, Broke

SUPER GAS
Tim Varn, Omaha, Neb., '67 Nova, 9.935, 137.57 def. 
Mike Moerer, Lincoln, Neb., '94 Lumina, 9.969, 141.88

SUPER STREET
Frank Nichols Jr., Grand Island, Neb., '68 Camaro, 10.981, 137.67 def.
Ken Griffiths, Eden Prarie, Minn., '68 Camaro, 10.977, 128.58

ET MOTORCYCLE
Jeff Lanoue, Monticello, Minn., '00 Kawasaki, 8.517, 153.46 def.
Donnie Durenberger, Dayton, Minn, '93 Kawasaki, 9.670, 120.31 

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Bybee, Chesterman rise to the top in Brainerd

BRAINERD, Minn. - In the final rounds of qualifying, Billy Bybee of McLean, Texas, took the number one qualifying spot away from Bruce Bowler of Denver, Colo in Federal-Mogul Dragster. On his final qualifying attempt of the day, Bybee posted a time of 5.581 seconds at 257.25 mph edging Bowlers time of 5.586 seconds at 239.32 mph taking home the Winston Top Qualifier award of $1,000.

"We shook the tires real bad at about the two hundred foot mark and the car pushed towards the wall," said Bybee. "I had to short-shift high gear, but the car hooked up real well for the top end. We usually don't do real well here, but at least for today, things went real well."

In Federal-Mogul Funny Car competition, Cy Chesterman of Sioux City, Iowa also came out strong on the final round of qualifying posting a time of 5.796 seconds at 252.86 mph. Chesterman took advantage of the windy conditions earning him the $1,000 Winston Top Qualifier Award, topping Kirk Williams of Glenwood, Iowa by 0.110 seconds. Williams best effort clocked in at 5.906 seconds at 246.02 mph.

"We've been battling with tire shake all weekend by changing gears and playing with the clutch trying to deal with the heat," said Chesterman. "On that last pass we shook the tires at the one hundred foot mark, pedaled it, and the car hooked up. We've got more to work with but we're chasing the weather conditions at this point."

Eliminations in all categories begin at 9 a.m. Sunday with gates to The Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway opening at 8 a.m. Federal-Mogul Dragster and Federal-Mogul Funny Cars are scheduled to run at noon.

The following are Saturday's final qualifying results from the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event at The Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway:

FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAGSTER
1. Billy Bybee, McLean, Texas, 5.581 seconds, 257.25 mph vs.
8. Calvin Friesen, Manitoba. Canada, 7.012, 203.74

2. Bruce Bowler, Denver, Colo., 5.586, 239.32 vs.
7. Randy Meyer, Spring Hills, Kan., 6.120, 222.57

3. Mark Kinser, Grimes, Iowa, 5.613, 254.67 vs. 
6. Ed Schmeekle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.918, 240.33

4. David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 5.646, 250.04 vs.
5. Ziggy Zivkovich, Litchfield, Minn., 5.769, 239.23


FEDERAL-MOGUL FUNNY CAR 
1. Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '99 Pontiac, 5.796 seconds, 252.86 mph vs.
8. Kurt Prososki, Bellvue, Neb., '96 Daytona, 6.359, 227.27
 
2. Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '97 Pontiac, 5.906, 246.02 vs.
7. Larry Bakke, Madison, Wis., '97 Camaro, 6.350, 221.58

3. Vern Moats, De Moines, Iowa, '00 Pontiac, 5.940, 241.79 vs.
6. Scott Mcvey, Winnipeg, Man., '96 Cutlass, 6.290, 221.59

4. Randy Flemming, Independence, Mo., '99 Trans Am, 6.131, 214.28 vs.
5. Bruce Carlson, Prior Lake, Minn., '97 Firebird, 6.247, 228.47

(Alternate)
9. Gage Chaffee, Big Lake, Minn., '96 Oldsmobile, 6.502, 212.12


COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Tom Snyder, Longmont, Colo., A/A, '23 Chevrolet, 6.908 seconds, (0.592 seconds under Index)
2. Mike Nahan, Sartell, Minn., E/D, '96 Dragster, 7.667,(-0.563)
3. Russ Kelly, Omaha, Neb., A/ED, '98 Dragster, 6.948, (-0.562)
4. Doug Engels, Watertown, S.D., D/ED, '98 Dragster, 7.698,(-0.512) 
5. Bub Miller, Edwardsville, Kan., D/EA, '97 Oldsmobile, 8.710,(-0.440)
6. Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mo., C/D, '00 Dragster, 7.318,(-0.412) 
7. Joe Shalkowski, Thornton Colo., F/ED, '96 Dragster, 8.699,(-0.391)
8. Al Bresch, Stonewall, S.D., C/SM, '92 Camaro, 9.412,(-0.368)
9. John Linton, Tonkawa, Okla., C/ED, '97 Dragster, 7.706,(-0.364)
10. Tom Schmidt, Lindstrom, Minn., C/EA, '96 Grand Prix, 8.621,(-0.299)

SUPER STOCK
1. Dan Larson, St. Paul, Minn., SS/KA, '85 Chevrolet, 10.572 seconds, (1.138 Seconds under Index)
2. Rick Ryan, Aberdeen, S.D., SS/NA, '88 Cutlass, 11.614, (-1.016) 
3. Ernie Penner, Pembiam N.D., SS/KA, '66 Chevrolet, 10.802,(-1.008)
4. Alex Denysenko, Lyons, Ill., SS/LA, '65 Mustang, 10.916,(-1.004)
5. Randall Klein, Lincoln, Neb., SS/NA, '56 Nomad, 11.640,(-0.990)
6. Randy Hopkins, Scandia, Minn., SS/AA, '68 Dart, 9.240,(-0.900)
6. Bob Jasperson, Lakeville, Minn., SS/HA, '67 Chevrolet, 10.188,(-0.862)
8. Michael Mans, Rogers, Minn., GT/IA, '00 Firebird, 10.799,(-0.861) 
9. Gene Bichlmeier, Norfolk, Neb., SS/L, '66 Chevrolet, 10.899,(-0.811)
10. Abe Lowen, Regina, Sask., SS/DM, '99 Grand Am, 9.530,(-0.810)

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Steve Couch, Sidney, Neb., DT/SA, '00 Dodge, 12.447 seconds,(1.243 Seconds under Index)
2. Charles Blossom, Woodbury, Minn., BT/SA,'95 Syclone, 12.266,(-1.124)
3. Joe Alluise, Laurel, Md., A/SA, '63 Plymouth, 10.352, (-1.108)
4. Clint Blezien, Bensenville, Ill., N/SA, '91 Camaro,12.405,(-1.085)
5. Steve Koppien, Souix Falls, S.D., B/SA, '69 Camaro, 10.715,(-0.995)
6. Brian Baker, Waterloo, Iowa, I/SA, '85 Camaro, 11.813, (-0.967) 
7. Bill Shepard, Onalaska, Wis., C/S, '69 Nova, 10.851,(-0.959) 
8. Randy Shepard, Holmen, Wis., B/S, '69 Camaro, 10.724,(-0.936)
9. Gene Mosbek, Elk River, Wis., A/SA, '64 Plymouth, 10.524,(-0.936)
10. John Sien, Winnipeg, Ont., G/SA, '71 Camaro, 11.545, (-0.925) 

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Bowler, Williams take the early lead in Brainerd
BRAINERD, Minn. - Bruce Bowler of Denver, Colo., set the pace in the Federal-Mogul Dragster category with a time of 5.727 seconds at 234.47 mph, while Kirk Williams of Glenwood, Iowa was quickest in Federal-Mogul Funny Car at 6.028 seconds at 240.53 mph. Bowlers' pass had him creeping precariously close to the wall while keeping the throttle wide open. As Bowler neared the one-thousand foot mark, a quick flame burst followed by a small plume of white smoke came from Bowler's engine, as the dragster nosed over just before the quarter-mile mark.

"We had a fair amount of shake at about the one-hundred foot mark and it pulled to the right a little," said Bowler. "We were a little hot off the line in Dallas a couple of weeks ago, so we made some changes for this weekend and loosened the set up. Unfortunately, we torched a head on that pass but we're happy with our pass today."

Kirk Williams pass had him shaking the tires up to the three-hundred foot mark and appeared to pedal it, making the smoothest pass of the day filled with tire shake in both categories.

"We had a smooth launch then ran into some tire shake at about the three-hundred foot mark," said Williams. "I pedaled it once and the car came right back and gave us a smooth second half pass. I'm just glad that we set the car soft at the last minute or else we wouldn't be where we are right now."

Qualifying resumes in all categories on Saturday. Gates to The Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway open at 8 a.m. and competition begins at 9 a.m. Federal-Mogul Dragster and Funny Cars are scheduled to run at 1 & 4 p.m.

The following are Friday's qualifying results from the NHRA Federal-Mogul Drag Racing Series event at The Colonel's Brainerd International Raceway:

FEDERAL-MOGUL DRAGSTER
1. Bruce Bowler, Denver, Colo., 5.727 seconds, 234.47 mph
2. Mark Kinser, Grimes, Iowa, 5.742, 231.75
3. Billy Bybee, McLean, Texas, 5.794, 241.68
4. Ed Schmeekle, Gothenburg, Neb., 5.922, 209.42
5. Randy Meyer, Spring Hills, Kan., 7.013, 140.21
6. Ziggy Zivkovich, Litchfield, Minn., 7.345, 186.12
7. David Wells, Lemars, Iowa, 8.301, 114.77
8. Calvin Friesen, Manitoba. Canada, 24.284, 26.20 

FEDERAL-MOGUL FUNNY CAR 
1. Kirk Williams, Glenwood, Iowa, '97 Pontiac, 6.028 seconds, 240.53 mph
2. Larry Bakke, Madison, Wis., '97 Camaro, 6.350, 221.58
3. Kurt Prososki, Bellvue, Neb., '96 Daytona, 6.380, 225.00
4. Gage Chaffee, Big Lake, Minn., '96 Oldsmobile, 6.554, 204.29
5. Vern Moats, De Moines, Iowa, '00 Pontiac, 6.746, 217.28
6. Randy Flemming, Independence, Mo., '99 Trans Am, 7.052, 155.20
7. Cy Chesterman, Sioux City, Iowa, '99 Pontiac, 9.218, 86.65

COMP ELIMINATOR
1. Tom Snyder, Longmont, Colo., A/A, '23 Chevrolet, 6.983 seconds, (0.517)
2. Mike Nahan, Sartell, Minn., E/D, '96 Dragster, 7.758,(-0.472)
3. Russ Kelly, Omaha, Neb., A/ED, '98 Dragster, 7.071, (-0.439) 
4. Clint Sallee, Glendive, Mo., C/D, '00 Dragster, 7.318,(-0.412) 
5. Bub Miller, Edwardsville, Kan., D/EA, '97 Oldsmobile, 8.739,(-0.411)
6. John Linton, Tonkawa, Okla., C/ED, '97 Dragster, 7.706,(-0.364)
7. Al Bresch, Stonewall, S.D., C/SM, '92 Camaro, 9.455,(-0.325)
8. Joe Shalkowski, Thornton Colo., F/ED, '96 Dragster, 8.782,(-0.308)
9. Chad Brownlow, Rochester, Minn., C/ED, '99 Dragster, 7.818,(-0.252)
10. Harvey From, Regina, Sask., A/EA, '23 Roadster, 7.937,(-0.203)

SUPER STOCK
1. Dan Larson, St. Paul, Minn., SS/KA, '85 Chevrolet, 10.572 seconds, (1.138) 
2. Alex Denysenko, Lyons, Ill., SS/LA, '65 Mustang, 10.916,(-1.004)
3. Ernie Penner, Pembiam N.D., SS/KA, '66 Chevrolet, 10.843,(-0.967)
4. Randall Klein, Lincoln, Neb., SS/NA, '56 Nomad, 11.728,(-0.902)
5. Randy Hopkins, Scandia, Minn., SS/AA, '68 Dart, 9.240,(-0.900)
6. Michael Mans, Rogers, Minn., GT/IA, '00 Firebird, 10.799,(-0.861) 
7. Gene Bichlmeier, Norfolk, Neb., SS/L, '66 Chevrolet, 10.899,(-0.811)
8. Abe Lowen, Regina, Sask., SS/DM, '99 Grand Am, 9.530,(-0.810)
9. Randy Quam, Eagan, Minn., SS/BS, '96 Achieva, 9.334,(-0.796)
10. Mike Bohing, Olathe, Kan., SS/EA, '70 Plymouth, 10.011,(-0.789) 

STOCK ELIMINATOR
1. Charles Blossom, Woodbury, Minn., BT/SA,'95 Syclone, 12.266 seconds,
(1.124 seconds under Index)
2. Steve Couch, Sidney, Neb., DT/SA, '00 Dodge, 12.568, (-1.112)
3. Joe Alluise, Laurel, Md., A/SA, '63 Plymouth, 10.352, (-1.108)
4. Clint Blezien, Bensenville, Ill., N/SA, '91 Camaro,12.405,(-1.085)
5. Steve Koppien, Souix Falls, S.D., B/SA, '69 Camaro, 10.715,(-0.995)
6. Bill Shepard, Onalaska, Wis., C/S, '69 Nova, 10.851,(-0.959) 
7. Randy Shepard, Holmen, Wis., B/S, '69 Camaro, 10.724,(-0.936)
8. Gene Mosbek, Elk River, Wis., A/SA, '64 Plymouth, 10.541,(-0.919)
9. Travis Gusso, Sioux Falls, S.D., M/S, '88 Mustang, 12.517,(-0.823)
10. Ben Line, Wright, Minn., C/SA, '69 Mustang, 11.039,(-0.821)